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NBA General Managers make their picks for 2004-05
GM Survey: International Players
Oct. 28 -- In 2004-05, who will be the MVP? Rookie of the Year? Most improved team? And who's going to win it all?
NBA.com posed these questions and more to the league's general managers, and a high majority of the GM's responded to our survey.* Here's what the guys who call the shots think about the new season.
Dirk Nowitzki Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 61.9%
Pau Gasol, Memphis 23.8%
Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento 14.3%
Dejan Bodiroga Who is the best international player not in the NBA?
Dejan Bodiroga, Serbia & Montenegro 31.6%
Sarunas Jasikevicius, Lithuania 26.3%
Luis Scola, Argentina 15.8%
Arvydas Sabonis, Lithuania 10.5%
Others receiving votes: David Andersen, Australia; Fabricio Oberto, Argentina; Kosta Perovic, Serbia & Montenegro
Andres Nocioni Which international rookie is most ready to contribute this season?
Andres Nocioni, Chicago 41.2%
Carlos Delfino, Detroit 17.6%
Andres Biedrins, Golden State 11.8%
Beno Udrih, San Antonio 11.8%
Sasha Vujacic, L.A. Lakers 11.8%
Others receiving votes: Pavel Podkolzin, Dallas
Peja Stojakovic Which player is the best pure shooter in the NBA?
Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento 47.6%
Ray Allen, Seattle 28.6%
Brent Barry, San Antonio 4.8%
Allan Houston, New York 4.8%
Tracy McGrady, Houston 4.8%
Michael Redd, Milwaukee 4.8%
Others receiving votes: Richard Hamilton, Detroit; Reggie Miller, Indiana
Mehmet Okur Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2004-05?
Mehmet Okur, Detroit 14.3%
Mickael Pietrus, Golden State 14.3%
Primoz Brezec, Charlotte 9.5%
Pau Gasol, Memphis 9.5%
Nene, Denver 9.5%
Andres Nocioni, Chicago 9.5%
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio 7.1%
Yao Ming, Houston 7.1%
Others receiving votes: Carlos Arroyo, Utah; Boris Diaw, Atlanta; Gordan Giricek, Utah; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Darius Songaila, Sacramento
RESULTS & SCHEDULE
Oct. 25: Offseason moves
Oct. 25: Position-by-position
Oct. 26: Fun to watch, skills
Oct. 27: Breakout teams, players
Oct. 28: International
Oct. 29: Defense, toughness
Oct. 30: Coaches
Nov. 1: Rookies
Nov. 2: Eastern Conference
Nov. 3: Western Conference
Nov. 4: MVP
Nov. 5: Championship
FAN SURVEY
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Pau Gasol
Dirk Nowitzki
Peja Stojakovic
Other
(* - Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to the survey, rather than all 30 general managers.)
NBA General Managers make their picks for 2004-05
GM Survey: International Players
Oct. 28 -- In 2004-05, who will be the MVP? Rookie of the Year? Most improved team? And who's going to win it all?
NBA.com posed these questions and more to the league's general managers, and a high majority of the GM's responded to our survey.* Here's what the guys who call the shots think about the new season.
Dirk Nowitzki Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 61.9%
Pau Gasol, Memphis 23.8%
Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento 14.3%
Dejan Bodiroga Who is the best international player not in the NBA?
Dejan Bodiroga, Serbia & Montenegro 31.6%
Sarunas Jasikevicius, Lithuania 26.3%
Luis Scola, Argentina 15.8%
Arvydas Sabonis, Lithuania 10.5%
Others receiving votes: David Andersen, Australia; Fabricio Oberto, Argentina; Kosta Perovic, Serbia & Montenegro
Andres Nocioni Which international rookie is most ready to contribute this season?
Andres Nocioni, Chicago 41.2%
Carlos Delfino, Detroit 17.6%
Andres Biedrins, Golden State 11.8%
Beno Udrih, San Antonio 11.8%
Sasha Vujacic, L.A. Lakers 11.8%
Others receiving votes: Pavel Podkolzin, Dallas
Peja Stojakovic Which player is the best pure shooter in the NBA?
Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento 47.6%
Ray Allen, Seattle 28.6%
Brent Barry, San Antonio 4.8%
Allan Houston, New York 4.8%
Tracy McGrady, Houston 4.8%
Michael Redd, Milwaukee 4.8%
Others receiving votes: Richard Hamilton, Detroit; Reggie Miller, Indiana
Mehmet Okur Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2004-05?
Mehmet Okur, Detroit 14.3%
Mickael Pietrus, Golden State 14.3%
Primoz Brezec, Charlotte 9.5%
Pau Gasol, Memphis 9.5%
Nene, Denver 9.5%
Andres Nocioni, Chicago 9.5%
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio 7.1%
Yao Ming, Houston 7.1%
Others receiving votes: Carlos Arroyo, Utah; Boris Diaw, Atlanta; Gordan Giricek, Utah; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Darius Songaila, Sacramento
RESULTS & SCHEDULE
Oct. 25: Offseason moves
Oct. 25: Position-by-position
Oct. 26: Fun to watch, skills
Oct. 27: Breakout teams, players
Oct. 28: International
Oct. 29: Defense, toughness
Oct. 30: Coaches
Nov. 1: Rookies
Nov. 2: Eastern Conference
Nov. 3: Western Conference
Nov. 4: MVP
Nov. 5: Championship
FAN SURVEY
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Pau Gasol
Dirk Nowitzki
Peja Stojakovic
Other
(* - Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to the survey, rather than all 30 general managers.)